Dickenson Bay Holidays

Pristine White Sands...

Sitting on the north-western coast of Antigua, Dickenson Bay is famed for its pristine white sands and amazingly calm, turquoise sea. This up-market retreat with its high quality hotels makes for the perfect holiday destination for families with young children. Holidays to Dickenson Bay are far quieter than some of the southern beaches but cater for all your holiday needs. Watersports equipment can be hired, restaurants can be found nearby and a small store sits just beyond the beach. Although holidays in Dickenson Bay are perfect for peaceful days and tranquil nights, there’s plenty to keep the whole family happy while on your stay. With easy access, visits to Great Bird Island are extremely popular with sun worshippers and naturists alike. This 20 acre islet offers visitors the chance to see brown pelicans, rare lizards and if you’re lucky, the Antiguan racer snake, which is indigenous to the island.

If you can gather up all your energy and fancy seeing the island from a different perspective, take a once in a lifetime helicopter ride and discover the volcanic mountains in Johnsons Point with a stunning view from above. If views from sea-level sound more appealing to you, take a glass-bottomed boat cruise from the resort to get a closer look at the beautiful coral reef and colourful tropical fish. To appreciate the island’s fine, picturesque coastlines, sail in a beautifully restored pirate ship which circles Antigua, taking you on a breathtaking coastal cruise. With plenty of other activities on the menu, your family is guaranteed eventful package holidays to Dickenson Bay. For those who just can’t resist a day of retail therapy, Dickenson Bay offers several markets where you can buy all your holiday gifts, as well as sampling some fine cuisine in the many local restaurants.

Lobster And Red Snapper...

Famed for its lobster and red snapper, food-lovers will adore what the hotels and restaurants of Dickenson Bay have to offer. Dine al fresco at a fabulous beach barbecue as the sun begins to set and the limbo dancers begin to limber up. Local specialities include roast suckling pig, curries, pilaffs, mushrooms and saltfish, which all wash down well with a large Wadadli (local beer) or a locally produced rum punch! Evenings in Dickenson Bay bring a relaxing, up-beat atmosphere along with numerous bars, clubs and casinos where you can relax and enjoy the local wine, dance the night away and play a hand of poker.

Despite being only 280sq miles in size, Antigua is said to have 360 beaches along its stunning coastline, one for each day of the year! Each of its beaches are open to the public and are kept clean and well-kept at all times. Sun-lovers will appreciate Antigua’s fabulous summer sun with average temperatures peaking at 32°C, with Dickenson Bay benefitting from 7-8 hours sunshine, each and every day of the year. Holidaymakers who choose to stay in Dickenson Bay can take advantage of its year round hot climate, creating ideal conditions for sunbathing, snorkelling, swimming and windsurfing.